PROSPECTS OF INTRODUCTION OF THE PUNICA GRANATUM (PUNICA GRANATUM L.) IN THE FOREST STEPPE OF UKRAINE

On the basis of modern publications morphological and bioecological features punica granatum regarding introduction into forest-steppe zone Ukraine are generalized. It is shown that P. can withstand a short-term decrease in air temperature to minus 15 ° C without damage, case winter shelter with insulation material 25 C.The requirements pomegranate for heat highlighted - fruit ripening it needs growing season 180-200 days sum active temperatures during over 3000 C. According Poltava Regional Center Hydrometeorology, period vegetation agricultural crops lasts 169-173 days, varying some years from 148 190 days. The begins on April 16-18 ends October 4-6. this varies 2795 С north region 3045 south. In years, amount ranges 2390 3435 C.It emphasized plants have many dormant buds, they durable, age slowly but easily become active, forming numerous shoots, which indicates high regenerative capacity species. Due feature, enters fruiting early propagated by cuttings third fourth year. noted common well sowing seeds, important practical selection. undemanding soil conditions, grows variety gravelly heavy clay soils, except wetlands. Salt resistance also relatively high, as develop normally salinity up 0.5 g / kg soil.The results work mobilization vegetative Khorol Botanical Garden beginning creation gene pool species its storage presented. Ways increase adaptive potential climatic conditions Forest-Steppe shown.